Researcher: SL Page 1 4/2/25
OLR Bill Analysis
SB 1479
AN ACT CONCERNING WITHHOLDING MEDICAID
REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO
REQUIRE MANDATORY ARBITRATION IN BILLING DISPUTES.
SUMMARY
Starting October 1, 2025, this bill requires the Department of Social
Services commissioner to prohibit health care providers, as a condition
of receiving Medicaid reimbursement, from using mandatory
arbitration clauses in agreements with patients.
Under the bill, a mandatory arbitration clause is a clause in an
agreement between a health care provider and patient requiring the
patient to submit to mandatory arbitration to resolve a billing dispute.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2025
COMMITTEE ACTION
Human Services Committee
Joint Favorable
Yea 15 Nay 7 (03/13/2025)